Operations Manager

University of Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Base: $125,000 – $130,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Venue operations experience in live performance settings
Leadership of large foh and boh teams
Work health safety (whs) compliance knowledge
This pivotal role leads the seamless, safe, and high-quality delivery of all events at the University of Sydney's Seymour Centre

Job Summary

  • This pivotal role leads the seamless, safe, and high-quality delivery of all events at the University of Sydney's Seymour Centre.
  • The successful candidate will mentor large Front of House and Back of House teams while ensuring strict Work Health & Safety compliance.
  • Candidates must have unrestricted work rights in Australia as visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Matching Summary

This pivotal role leads the seamless, safe, and high-quality delivery of all events at the University of Sydney's Seymour Centre.

Salary

Base: $125,000 – $130,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 12% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Venue operations experience in live performance settings
  • Leadership of large FOH and BOH teams
  • Work Health Safety (WHS) compliance knowledge
  • Budget management and operational expenditure control
  • Stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinking and big picture vision
  • Ability to embrace change and challenges
  • Experience with capital works and facility upgrades
  • Customer-focused team development skills

Key Requirements

  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate or willingness to obtain
  • First Aid training or current certification
  • Proven experience in venue operations
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large customer-focused teams

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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